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Finally!

He faithfully and deliberately tried every day he stayed with us. He persevered, even when he was unsuccessful. His failures didn’t deter him from trying. Finally, on the morning they were to leave, Ward caught a lizard. He was so pleased with himself as he showed it to me and his mom; his smile said…
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Is It Me I See?

We have a plethora of sandhill cranes in central Florida, and their hatching season is now. They strut all over our headquarters with an arrogance tantamount to their size. They’re annoying. They don’t seem to fear anything human. If you get too close to their chicks, they stretch out their wings, which extend six to…
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A View Through A Window

For the past six days, this has been my world. A hotel room, alone, with a view of life happening around me. I’m not part of it. I’ve been in isolation with Covid, too often feeling sorry for myself that I’m missing all the people and activities that our conference offers. Sure, I could stream…
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What Must I Do For You?
At six weeks of age, Kolly captures my heart. Her sweet disposition and smile have this effervescent effect on me like I’m bubbling up inside. I can’t help but grin. We’ve called her Cozy Kolly because she prefers to sleep on someone’s chest rather than her own bed. Heartbeat close. She’s aware of the importance…
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Not My Favorite People
I have what is known as the “white coat syndrome”, a marked elevation of blood pressure when needing to visit a doctor. I have normally low blood pressure–I most likely won’t get a heart attack. My reality becomes secondary when I have a doctor’s appointment. So I avoid them. At all costs. Often to my…